Down on the Farm
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- Well-kept, quiet Wiltshire farm site 10 minutes’ drive from Malmesbury
- Westonbirt, The National Arboretum and Highgrove 20 minutes’ drive
- Café with views over the fields; play barn for an additional fee
Site type
47
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Facilities/activities including the play barn are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
3 
Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 17m width × 12m depth (204m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This family-friendly farm campsite offers spacious pitches, friendly staff, and a cafe. Visitors enjoyed the animals, play barn, and lovely views. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are generally clean and well-maintained. While some mention a need for more facilities, particularly during busy periods, and development is ongoing, many reviewers found the site to be peaceful and relaxing, with some planning return visits.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Amazing
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We loved it. The play barn was amazing and such good value. The cafe was great, everything clean, staff lovely and even cute animals. Def coming back
Disliked More showers might be useful in the future as it gets busier. Wasn't as issue for us though.
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Was a nice field with lots…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Was a nice field with lots of space. The cafe looked lovely too. Check in was easy.
Disliked Portaloos were not cleaned while we were there.
You could hear music until 4am so couldn’t sleep. Although we believe it was from a nearby festival but weren’t told about it on arrival.
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From the manager: We're sorry to hear that you couldn't sleep, we werenot aware that the festival would disturb anyone and it is completely out of our control. We are raising the noise level with the festival to explain it had an impact on you.
The portal toilets were brought in as extra for the weekend as it was busy and thought it would help people that side of the field. I can assure you, these were checked and cleaned. Unfortunately people can leave these in a mess straight after a clean.
Lovely small site, Staff superb ,…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely small site,
Staff superb , laid back relaxed .
Recommend to friends Visit again
A wonderful site run by a fabulous family.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Loads of space to chose where to camp. Fantastic cafe and animals to interact with. The kids enjoyed the play barn and vehicles. The toilets and showers were fab too!
Disliked The pond/lake could do with some of the surface scum/algae removing?
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Lovely place and very friendly people…
Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely place and very friendly people
Disliked Shower was cold
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From the manager: Sorry to hear you had a cold shower, we were made aware of someone having a cold shower and got it sorted. We're glad you enjoyed your stay.
Very spacious, very quiet site which…
Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very spacious, very quiet site which was lovely. Having the farm animals was lovely, and facilities very clean and inviting. Beautiful cafe onsite too.
Disliked Not very obvious how to check in after cafe closes but other than that, no issues.
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Would I stay there again?- yes as I have a motorhome as own facilities
Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Great location to stay particularly if you have young children. Spacious level gravel and grass pitches with electric and water easily available. WiFi was also easy to access. Nice view over the small lake and there is a cafe next to the children’s play areas. Staff very pleasant and helpful
Disliked Two private showers ( with toilets)and one separate toilet which in the busy periods I would imagine would get very busy. Hot water was very hot and miss and a matter of luck🥶. Washing up area available but very basic and could do with upgrading.
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Super friendly. Warm large cafe.
Anonymous Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Really warm welcome after we decided where to put the van (it was one of the right places). We had booked the fire pit so were given a v generous load of kindling, logs and fire lighters. Great to cook over, with a built in side winding grill.
Very open site, in development still.
Wash area v comfortable.
Great place for small children plus dog on lead friendly.
Disliked You can hear a road nearby, at night, if you are noise sensitive. If you are a city person you’d think it was all silent!
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Friendly, spacious, nicely made, great option for younger children.
Anonymous Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Staff were excellent, nothing too much trouble, always helpful, friendly and smiling! The play barn was fantastic, my kids were very happy to spend the whole time there if they could have. Lovely spacious pitch too.
Disliked Whilst the showers were really nicely done, there are only 2 so could be a bit of a queue in the morning especially when getting all the kids sorted. Only one sink for washing up and its outside, could do with another one at least.
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Excellent family friendly campsite in beautiful surroundings
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked A lovely campsite, small enough you had your own space and the contact with the owners felt personal, but a generous sized campsite with a lovely family atmosphere during busy weekends. Perfect for taking little ones away, with plenty to keep them entertained, including seeing the animals and playing in the play barn. The cafe was also a welcomed escape during heavy rain, with a big space, indoor play section and plenty of food and drink on offer. Not that we watched it but there is also a big screen in the cafe, which creates a nice homely feel and can imagine it being popular when sporting matches are on! The friendly owners really made the stay - nothing was too much bother and you can tell how much love and hard work has gone into the campsite. Will definitely be returning and recommend to anyone looking for a family friendly campsite in beautiful surroundings.
Disliked Was not a problem for us but can imagine if the campsite continues to grow in popularity, the number of bathrooms may cause queuing.
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Features
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Down on the Farm
Little Lype Farm
Moor Lane
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
England
SN16 9DR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.59791°N
2.03513°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 7.8 mi
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 10.6 mi
Lacock Abbey, Grounds and Cloisters 13.2 mi
Avebury Stone Circle 14.1 mi
Silbury Hill 14.7 mi
National Trust
Heelis 10.5 mi
Newark Park 12.2 mi
Woodchester Park 13 mi
Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 13.2 mi
Horton Court 13.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Startley - Rodbourne Bottom - Seagry Woods 4.5 mi
ESTCOURT PARK 5 mi
RODMARTON MANOR 5.9 mi
Ashton Keynes - Gravel Pits -Thames Path - Ashton Keynes 5.9 mi
Rodmarton - Tarlton - Rodmarton 6.1 mi
Local events
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 22.2 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 29.3 mi
- Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Oxford, Oxfordshire 29.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Down on the Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Down on the Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Down on the Farm? If the kids are with you, chances are the lakeside beach at Cotswold Water Park (15 minutes’ drive) will be your first stop; there you can go kayaking, swimming and dinghy sailing. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Down on the Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Down on the Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.